Gaither Edmon Williams, age 84 of Decatur, passed away June 7, 2021, at Decatur Morgan Hospital.
There will be a public visitation at McConnell Funeral Home Wednesday June 9, 2021 from 6 to 8PM. A chapel service will be held the following day at 12PM at McConnell Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams was an avid sports fan, and loved watching Alabama football. He also played basketball for Austin High school in Decatur, and was also a member of several school clubs. Later in life, he enjoyed traveling and doing crossword puzzles, and adored spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife Lucille Flannagin Barbee Williams; son Gaither Dewayne Williams; daughters Renata Lynn Dodson and Charlotte Williams Murphy (Robert); step-daughters Mary L. Noble and Lona G. Reed; as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.